Parenting & Postpartum Support Group

Benton-Franklin Health District is launching a Parenting & Postpartum Support Group.

The focus is on learning mental health tools, building connections, and sharing experiences so parents feel supported and less alone. Parents who are pregnant, adjusting to life with a new baby, or navigating early parenthood. This is a peer support group, not therapy, though it can certainly be therapeutic.

Babies in arms (pre-crawling) are welcome. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide childcare for older children.

Group Details:
Location: Pasco Library (1320 W Hopkins St.), next to Memorial Park and Franklin PUD
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, starting March 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Who: Parents (moms & dads in Benton and Franklin Counties)

• No registration required – parents can attend whenever they’re able.
• Infants are welcome; however, childcare is not available for older children at this time.
• Healthy snacks, giveaways, and a community resource table will be provided.
• If you would like to include materials from your organization on our resource table, please let me know!
• Free bus tickets are available for parents who need transportation – just contact me (alma.pena@bfhd.wa.gov or call 509-820-6873) to request them for your clients or patients.
• Parents seeking additional support can also be referred to the Warm Line through Perinatal Support Washington. Learn more here: Parent Support Groups – Perinatal Support Washington
• The flyer is attached—please feel free to post it in your office or share it with families you work with. Full group details and calendar are available here: Calendar – Benton Franklin Health District